Dietitian - Registered Dietitian

HCA Houston Healthcare West; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare West is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide nutritional assessments and medical nutrition therapy within a clinical or hybrid healthcare setting. The role includes designing personalized diet plans, documenting progress in EMR, and educating patients and families on therapeutic diets.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in nutrition/dietetics, RD/RDN registration with CDR, and state licensure where applicable.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Strong ability to communicate with patients and families clearly.
• Experience in clinical case management and diet therapy planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient nutritional needs and design medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Monitor and document patient progress in EMR.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and lifestyle changes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

EMR software

Patient communication

Clinical case management

Education

Bachelor's or master's in nutrition/dietetics

Job description

A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) provides professional nutritional assessments, medical nutrition therapy, and dietary counseling in clinical or hybrid healthcare settings.

Core Responsibilities

• Assess patient nutritional needs and design personalized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Monitor and document patient progress in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Educate patients, families, and staff on therapeutic or modified diets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory healthcare standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
• Credentials: Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as an RD/RDN.
• Licensure: State dietetics licensure or certification where required by regulations.
• Skills: Proficiency with EMR software, strong patient communication, and clinical case management expertise.